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My 100lb plan for 2016 elk hunt
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<blockquote data-quote="fatski" data-source="post: 1142808" data-attributes="member: 56650"><p>After reading through this thread I thought I would throw in my two cents for what its worth. I own a mountaineering school that runs trips around the world so I have a bit of experience training for high altitude endeavors. I am also an elk hunting fanatic. While being in good shape in really important to have a successful elk hunt the great equalizing factor for everyone will be the altitude. I have had clients who were very successful triathalon and marathon runners just totally blow up on me at altitude! I actually think they were in "too good" of a fitness level. There bodies actually were affected by the high altitudes quicker than someone of a moderate fitness level. Not sure why. Anyhow we have had many of clients have success using products that help simulate high elevation while at home. Hypoxico is one such company. The only downside is the expense, but many hunters spend huge amounts of money to hunt every year so maybe it would be worth it. I'm not one of those folks so I just head to my hunting grounds 3-4 days early and start acclimating to the altitude or I build up my mileage slowly, such as hunting only 1-2 miles day 1 and 2, then 2-4 miles day 3, and so on. I also make sure I start hydrating my body a week before I leave to go hunting. Hydration is key to avoid altitude sickness as is keeping the calories flowing into your body as well as maintaining a slow and steady pace while hunting so as to keep your heart rate low. Not sure if any of this is helpful, but there you go!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fatski, post: 1142808, member: 56650"] After reading through this thread I thought I would throw in my two cents for what its worth. I own a mountaineering school that runs trips around the world so I have a bit of experience training for high altitude endeavors. I am also an elk hunting fanatic. While being in good shape in really important to have a successful elk hunt the great equalizing factor for everyone will be the altitude. I have had clients who were very successful triathalon and marathon runners just totally blow up on me at altitude! I actually think they were in "too good" of a fitness level. There bodies actually were affected by the high altitudes quicker than someone of a moderate fitness level. Not sure why. Anyhow we have had many of clients have success using products that help simulate high elevation while at home. Hypoxico is one such company. The only downside is the expense, but many hunters spend huge amounts of money to hunt every year so maybe it would be worth it. I'm not one of those folks so I just head to my hunting grounds 3-4 days early and start acclimating to the altitude or I build up my mileage slowly, such as hunting only 1-2 miles day 1 and 2, then 2-4 miles day 3, and so on. I also make sure I start hydrating my body a week before I leave to go hunting. Hydration is key to avoid altitude sickness as is keeping the calories flowing into your body as well as maintaining a slow and steady pace while hunting so as to keep your heart rate low. Not sure if any of this is helpful, but there you go! [/QUOTE]
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